Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

New Athens, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,933

Median Agei

41.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.2%1,820

Two or More

3%58

Hispanic/Latino

2.2%42

Asian

0.6%12

Black

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.5%102

High School Diploma

31.9%436

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%125

Some College (1+ yr)

21.3%291

Associate's Degree

8%109

Bachelor's Degree

12.7%174

Master's Degree

5%69

HS or Higher

95.5%

BA or Higher

17.8%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$116,300

Median Renti

$993

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.2%688

Renter-Occupied

17.8%149

Total Units

906

Homeownership

82.2%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.4%51

$50K–$100K

23.1%159

$100K–$150K

36.6%252

$150K–$200K

15%103

$200K–$300K

8.4%58

$300K–$500K

7.8%54

$500K–$1M

0.9%6

$1M+

0.7%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

0.7%6

2000–2009

11.7%106

1990–1999

8.7%79

1980–1989

9.5%86

1970–1979

8.9%81

1960–1969

7.1%64

1950–1959

16.7%151

1940–1949

5.8%53

1939 or earlier

30.9%280

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64.9%543

Electricity

28%234

Bottled/LP Gas

3.7%31

Wood

1.2%10

Fuel Oil

1%8

Solar

0.7%6

No Fuel

0.6%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,553

Mean Household Incomei

$72,146

Per Capita Incomei

$31,081

Poverty Ratei

11.1%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

892

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.5%54

$10K–$15K

1.2%10

$15K–$20K

1.2%10

$20K–$25K

9.8%82

$25K–$30K

3.6%30

$30K–$35K

3.2%27

$35K–$40K

7.6%64

$40K–$45K

4.5%38

$45K–$50K

3.3%28

$50K–$60K

10.5%88

$60K–$75K

9.9%83

$75K–$100K

13%109

$100K–$125K

10.4%87

$125K–$150K

3%25

$150K–$200K

9.6%80

$200K+

2.6%22

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$413/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

56 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing34 homes94% occupied$413/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,553/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

72%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

16%

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $45K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

72% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

16% of subsidized households are minority

40% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

69% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

806

Avg. Commutei

31.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

864

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

105(6.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.7%Insured

5.3%Uninsured